More than 60 million on East Coast facing severe weather as Nor'easter to hit over weekend
Millions of people on the East Coast are bracing for flooding and severe winds as a powerful Nor'easter prepares to hit New York, New Jersey and beyond over the weekend. Lilia Luciano and Tom Hanson report, and Rob Marciano has the forecast.
A powerful nor'easter is expected to impact the US East Coast, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, coastal flooding, and high surf from the Carolinas to New England over the weekend, according to forecasts. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph could cause tree damage and power outages, particularly in Boston, New York, Nantucket, and Norfolk.
Significant coastal flooding is anticipated from North Carolina's northern Outer Banks to the southern New Jersey shoreline, including Virginia Tidewater and Chesapeake Bay. Repeated high surf may result in beach erosion, with severe erosion possible in certain areas. Parts of New England could experience minor coastal high-tide flooding from late Friday into the weekend, while heavy rain could exacerbate flooding during high tides in southeastern New England.
High wind warnings are in effect for Boston and portions of New England, with the strongest winds predicted on Friday and Saturday from eastern Long Island to coastal and southeastern New England. Airport delays and road travel disruptions are possible due to downed trees, tree limbs, and flash flooding in affected areas. Residents are advised to prepare for these conditions, similar to a tropical storm, by monitoring updates from The Weather Channel.
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